Posts from August 2016

State House News via the Worcester Telegram reported on a pledge by candidates not to take campaign contributions from 10 major energy corporations. http://www.telegram.com/news/20160831/mass-candidates-pledge-not-to-take-money-from-climate-disruptersRead More »

A postcard came informing me of a district-wide ballot to fund a new Minuteman High School. The ballot was needed because one of the communities (Belmont) declined to approve bonding. Minuteman said: “On May 4, 2016, one of Minuteman’s 16 member town meetings (Belmont’s) voted to disapprove the bond, effectively vetoing the project.” Belmont’s stance […]Read More »

Thursday, September 8, the Thursday after Labor Day, is the date of the state primary election this year. Given that most people expect to vote on Tuesdays, a great many will miss this chance to exercise their rights. Why the odd schedule--and what would the alternatives be?Read More »